In cold chain logistics, success is measured in minutes and degrees. Every harvest season, thousands of tons of fresh fruit move through a carefully coordinated operation to reach global markets. For Mission Produce, a top fruit exporter from Peru, this signals the start of a complex process, where timing, temperature, and transparency become critical.
Backed by over 40 years in the fresh produce industry, Mission Produce has built a strong presence across global markets. With expansive farms in northern Peru, supported by large-scale irrigation systems and agricultural infrastructure, Mission Produce supplies high-quality fresh produce to markets season after season. Today, Mission Produce focuses its operations on three core products: avocados, mangoes and blueberries, destined for key international markets across the US, Asia, and Europe.
ZIM’s partnership with Mission Produce began in 2023 and has since grown steady, supporting their ability to serve core markets even under demanding conditions. We recently spoke with Michael Horney, Commercial Director at Mission Produce Peru, who highlighted the importance of this collaboration in maintaining the timely arrival of temperature-sensitive goods.
Miguel Gomez-Icaza, ZIM Peru Country Manager, speaks with Michael Horney, Commercial Director at Mission Produce Peru
We value ZIM's speed of reaction, always trying to adjust to whatever challenges we face in our day-to-day operations. They are extremely knowledgeable about our business and the industry.
Michael Horney, Commercial Operations & Foreign Trade Manager, Mission Produce Peru
For a business built around fresh produce, one challenge stands above all others: maintaining the cold chain while meeting strict transit times. Avocadoes, mangoes and blueberries are highly perishable, and even minor temperature deviations or transit delays, can directly impact quality. This challenge becomes even more critical during peak season, when shipment volumes rise significantly.
To ensure top-quality fruits arrives in optimal freshness, ZIM provides solutions that prioritize reliability, transparency and speed across every stage of the cold chain, most notably through ZIMonitorTM.
Installed in ZIM’s refrigerated fleet, ZIMonitorTM offers continuous monitoring of key factors such as temperature, humidity, or location. Supported by a dedicated 24/7 global service team that responds to every alert, ZIMonitorTM plays a critical role in safeguarding both product quality and operational performance.
ZIMonitor is a daily tool that we follow constantly, monitoring the quality of the food, but also the data that we get for temperatures, gases, security, and location have been very helpful and we use it daily.
Michael Horney, Commercial Operations & Foreign Trade Manager, Mission Produce Peru
This level of visibility allows Mission Produce to proactively address potential issues and maintain confidence throughout its cold chain, particularly during periods of peak volume.
And as global demand continues to grow, partnerships like this are essential to strengthening cold chain capabilities, ensuring that each season is even better than the last.
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